Thousands queue 12 hours before New Year's Eve to watch the fireworks in Sydney Harbour. (Twitter/@Simple_Swan)

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Thousands queue 12 hours before New Year's Eve to watch the fireworks in Sydney Harbour. (Twitter/@Simple_Swan)

About 1.6 million people are expected to line Sydney Harbour to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks. (AAP)

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About 1.6 million people are expected to line Sydney Harbour to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks. (AAP)

Crowds have converged on the Opera House to the point where it has now been closed off. (Twitter/@Cityof Sydney)

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Crowds have converged on the Opera House to the point where it has now been closed off. (Twitter/@Cityof Sydney)

The iconic harbour is the prime spot to watch the New Year's Eve celebrations. (Getty)

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The iconic harbour is the prime spot to watch the New Year's Eve celebrations. (Getty)

Outside the Sydney Opera House, crowds have filled the area hours in advance. (Getty)

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Outside the Sydney Opera House, crowds have filled the area hours in advance. (Getty)

Lucky boat owners were able to snag the best seat in the house. (Twitter/@AmandAbate)

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Lucky boat owners were able to snag the best seat in the house. (Twitter/@AmandAbate)

Some people set up tents to camp in prime locations more than a day early. (Getty)

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Some people set up tents to camp in prime locations more than a day early. (Getty)

Fireworks director Fortunato Foti inspects the explosives in preparation for the celebration on Sydney Harbour. Seven tonnes of fireworks will be launched. (AAP)

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Fireworks director Fortunato Foti inspects the explosives in preparation for the celebration on Sydney Harbour. Seven tonnes of fireworks will be launched. (AAP)

A tourist poses with his 2015 hat. (Getty)

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A tourist poses with his 2015 hat. (Getty)

Rubbish skips filled with fireworks are loaded onto a barge in Sydney Harbour for the New Year's Eve show, which will include 11,000 shells, 25,000 shooting comets and over 100,000 individual effects. (AAP)

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Rubbish skips filled with fireworks are loaded onto a barge in Sydney Harbour for the New Year's Eve show, which will include 11,000 shells, 25,000 shooting comets and over 100,000 individual effects. (AAP)

A technician inspects fireworks in Sydney Harbour ahead of New Year's Eve. (AAP)

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A technician inspects fireworks in Sydney Harbour ahead of New Year's Eve. (AAP)

New Year's Eve revellers wave from the foreshore having claimed a good spot. (AAP)

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New Year's Eve revellers wave from the foreshore having claimed a good spot. (AAP)

Thousands of New Year's Eve revellers with tents and tripods take up their positions ahead of the revelry. (AAP)

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Thousands of New Year's Eve revellers with tents and tripods take up their positions ahead of the revelry. (AAP)

Thousands of New Year's Eve revellers line the Sydney Harbour foreshore at MacMahons Point to view tonights New Year's Eve fireworks. (AAP)

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Thousands of New Year's Eve revellers line the Sydney Harbour foreshore at MacMahons Point to view tonights New Year's Eve fireworks. (AAP)

Up to 3000 boats are expected on Sydney Harbour. (AAP)

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Up to 3000 boats are expected on Sydney Harbour. (AAP)

9RAW: Sydneysiders pick out the best spots for NYE fireworks

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December 31, 2014: The best viewing locations for this year’s fireworks have already been claimed by eager Sydney residents.